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The Future of Fund Management 10 to 11 March 2008 London, United Kingdom Website: http://www.marketforce.eu.com/fund Contact name: Scilla Monck Now in its 9th year, this conference is firmly established as a leading event in this sector. This event is renowned for attracting top-level speakers and senior-level attendees to debate the future direction of the market. Organized by: The Institute of Economic Affairs

Insurance Market Forum 5 to 6 March 2008 London, United Kingdom Website: http://www.marketforce.eu.com/imf Contact name: Marc Koskela This event, for senior decision-makers involved in the (re)insurance industry, will build on the success of the IEA's Future of General Insurance conference, and focus on the big issues affecting the London market and wholesale insurance. Organized by: The Institute of Economic Affairs

We kindly invite you to participate in the IXth conference in the series of: „Corporate Finance Management – Theory and Practice” organized by the Department of Corporate Finance and Value Management and the Department of Public and International Finance of Wroclaw University of Economics held on 19-21 May 2008 in Karpacz, Poland. Particularly we invite scientists and practitioners, whose fields of interests encompass the following issues: investment decisions of companies financial decisions of companies liquidity management in company risk management in company international finance in companies’ management real estate – financing and management Papers submitted for conference with the content of 20.000 signs maximum, after qualification process will be published in Wroclaw University of Economics Journal: 'Prace Naukowe Akademii Ekonomicznej we Wroclawiu'. Registration fee is 1100,00 z³ (about 400 €) and covers: costs of conference materials and publishing, two days full board and accommodation, barbeque party with life music and official dinner. Reception of participants starts on 19th of May 2008 at 12:00 p.m. The conference is over after closing session on 21st of May 2008, midday. The registration of participant for conference can be done by login on the conference web page (http://zafin.ae.wroc.pl/), The deadline for registration and turning in papers is 15th of October 2007. The book with conference materials will be published before the conference. The papers sent after the deadline will be published in the conference materials of next conference in 2009. The deadline for making conference fee payments is 1st of April 2008 for the account given below (the subject of payment must be indicated as ZAFIN 08). Please send the confirmation of payment by fax. The invoices will be sent right after posting the payments to the conference account. Conference account: Bank Zachodni WBK S.A. 17 Oddzia³ we Wroc³awiu SWIFT: WBKPPLPPAXXX PL 07 1090 2529 0000 0006 3400 0503 ZAFIN 08 Yours sincerely Prof. dr hab. in¿. Wies³aw Pluta Prof. dr hab. Bogumi³ Bernaœ

Opal Financial Group's Latin American Private Wealth Summit is an event designed to address the challenges family offices and high net worth individuals face in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela and other Latin American markets. By covering such issues as risk management techniques, private equity investment, tax planning, asset allocation, hedge fundselection strategies, the impact of technology on portfolio management and more, this event will focus on a range of strategies and solutions designed to maximize returns. Worldwide surges in oil prices are just one of many factors leading to tremendous economic growth in Latin America. In addition, growth in the number of high net worth individuals in Latin American countries (currently over 300,000 high net worth individuals with over $3.8 trillion in assets) presents favorable circumstances for the wealth management industry. Estimates arethat by the end of the decade, these high net worth individuals will hold over $5 trillion in assets. Participants of the Summit will engage in an open exchange of ideas on investment opportunities while maximizing their exposure through networking with the top investors, managers, plan sponsors, endowments and foundations specializing in private wealth management.

The conference is directed towards everyone that has a stake in security, be it public or private, and aims at exchanging ideas and getting into contact with prospects and potential partners. In a nutshell, this event is not to miss for individuals with following backgrounds: - Security Officials of organizations and institutions - Hard- and Software Providers - Technology Providers - Security Services Providers - Policy Makers - All organizations that have a stake in public security issues Come and join (government) security officials and experts in the field to recognize and understand the latest challenges as well as solutions that encompass security. Be part of a secure future!!! For an updated conference program please refer to www.mainportsecurity.eu Additional Information Conference costs : €295 (early bird registration for €225 until 12. November 2007) Registration : via www.mainportsecurity.eu Expected registrants : 500 Language : English Exhibition and sponsorship : Jochen Plehnert jochen@taskforceeurope.com +31 703228050

SEPA 2007 provides critical insight into the business and regulatory challenges facing all payment professionals as they prepare for the introduction of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). Independent coverage This year’s conference will be hosted by Febelfin and will bring together influential speakers from leading organizations in the payments industry. We will welcome market players and visionaries as well as representatives from regulatory bodies including: EPC, EU, Swift, ING, Dexia, Mastercard, McKinsey, The Boston Consulting Group. An unrivalled opportunity to hear from leading payments practitioners. Topics that really matter Our research-driven agenda will address the issues that matter most to you! In one day you will have the opportunity to hear business-critical information, learn from experts and debate with colleagues about: SEPA and the Payments Service Directive: next steps Implementation and beyond Pan-European 3rd Card scheme: mirage or holy grail? The position of Belgium in an international payments landscape Make sure you maintain your competitive advantage and register for SEPA 2007 today!

Captive professionals are the core of the South Carolina domicile. Staying abreast of the latest risk management trends, regulatory issues, and knowing who¡¦s who in the alternative risk transfer market are crucial if your captive oriented business is going to flourish. Whether you intend to establish a new captive program, relocate an existing program, or just build relationships with those that do, this conference has bushels of opportunity to learn the right things and meet the right folks. This bountiful opportunity includes: „X Learning trends of the trade, personal experiences, and innovative ideas from seasoned professionals and industry experts „X Discovering the benefits of captive business in a thriving domicile „X Networking among the nation¡¦s most talented and experienced captive colleagues „X Gaining a better understanding of captive business, and how you can best serve this booming industry „X Participating in hot topic discussion roundtables „X Enveloping yourself in the charms and culture of the South¡¦s most hospitable city WHO SHOULD ATTEND „X Entrepreneurs with risks to ensure „X Decision makers looking for an alternative to the traditional insurance marketplace „X Risk Managers and Association Executives „X Marketing & Insurance Sales Representatives „X Captive Mangers „X Insurance/Reinsurance Executives and Brokers „X Captive Industry Service Providers (accountants, lawyers, reinsurers, intermediaries, actuaries, etc) and Consultants Additional Information Host Hotel: Charleston Place Hotel Special Seminars: Pre-Conference Seminar: Captive Academy (A Captives 101 type course. Perfect refresher for the basics) Special Pre-Conference Seminar: Securitization in South Carolina (An in depth look at Securitization)

This course will brief you on the requirements of the EuP Directive, the status of implementation, the key business issues and practical ways in which your business can respond to minimise cost and risk. Organized by: ERA Technology Ltd